Allsteel Mimeo vs Steelcase Gesture

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Allsteel

Allsteel Mimeo

$1,976 – $3,560

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$377

lower starting price for Steelcase Gesture than Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Allsteel MimeoSteelcase Gesture

Price: $1,976 – $3,560$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height: 16–21 in (40.6-53.3 cm); 22–32 in (55.9-81.3 cm)16–21 in
Seat depth: 15¼"–18¼"D15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Recline: Weight-Activated ReclineSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: Adjustable Arms 6⅞"–11½"H x 13¼"–21⅝"W x 11⅛"D; Fixed Arms 9⅞"H x 20⅜"W x 11⅛"DWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Lumbar support: IntelliBack Technology: back design automatically adjusts to your movements, providing customized lumbar supportCore Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foam; 5 years on mesh on MimeoSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

Which is cheaper, the Allsteel Mimeo or the Steelcase Gesture?

The Steelcase Gesture is cheaper to start: $1,599 versus $1,976 for the Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Allsteel Mimeo, and comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, based on review summaries.